Centennial Events

The Maryland General Assembly granted Bowie the authority to become its own town on April 16, 1916.

One hundred years later, the City of Bowie is proud to celebrate the centennial of the City government. The celebration began with an opening ceremony on Saturday, April 16th at City Hall. It continued throughout the year with a variety of events to entertain and teach about the evolution of Bowie over the years. The Centennial celebration concludes at Centennial Park, behind City Hall, on Saturday, May 5, 2017.

It's a Wrap!

The Bowie Centennial Committee began planning a yearlong celebration for the 100th anniversary of the City government in early 2015. The group consisted of community members with an interest in history, representatives from the business community, and City staff. Since then they have met several times each month to plan events and share information about Bowie history. Many thanks to those that participated and to those who shared their memories of the bygone days of Bowie.

and a host of lectures, programs, and events featuring different aspects of Bowie's history.

Concluding Centennial Event

Ceremony - Saturday, May 6, 2017, 11 a.m.

All are welcome to participate in a ceremony to conclude our Centennial celebration. The ceremony will include a Police Honor Guard, musical performances by the Northview Elementary School Chorus, and the burial of a time capsule on the grounds of Centennial Park.

Family Fun Fair - Saturday, May 6, 2017, noon to 5 p.m.

Free carnival rides for children

DJ playing music across the decades of the last 100 years

Touch a Truck! Kids (and grownups) can check out some of the really BIG trucks used by the City.

Police Department Open House

Animals from the Big Purple Barn

Old fashioned games

Pint sized Preakness Race

Since most of the parking lots at City Hall will be used for this event, please park across the street at Bowie Town Center.